Definition

Having a stronger or more noticeable smell than something else.

Example

The cheese was whiffier than the bread, making it the star of the meal.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed that the cheese we bought yesterday is a bit whiffier?

Yeah, I thought it smelled stronger than usual.

I wonder if it's because it's getting older.

Could be! A more whiffier cheese might actually taste better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Whiffier → The word is derived from "whiff" (originating from the Middle English *whif*, meaning a puff of air or scent) and the comparative suffix "-ier" (meaning more). Thus, "whiffier" means having a stronger or more pronounced scent or puff of air than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'whiff' as a puff of scent, and when something is 'whiffier', it means it has a stronger or more noticeable scent.

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